Ghillie Wildlife Management

The surge in Richardson’s ground squirrels across the Prairies isn’t just a “pest problem”—it’s a sign of ecological imbalance.

By maintaining overgrazed pastures and short, mowed fields, we’ve created the ideal habitat for these animals to thrive. At the same time, natural predators like coyotes, red foxes, and badgers—the ecosystem’s built-in control system—have been reduced, removing the balance that once kept populations in check.

In response, toxic solutions like strychnine have been approved until 2027 to limit crop losses. But this approach often backfires.

As a non-selective poison, strychnine doesn’t stop with ground squirrels. Hawks, owls, and eagles that feed on poisoned prey can also die, removing key predators from the landscape and allowing populations to rebound even faster.

This creates a cycle: fewer predators → more ground squirrels → more reliance on poison.

Real solutions lie in restoring balance, not disrupting it further. Supporting predator populations, protecting habitats, and rethinking land management can help ecosystems regulate themselves—naturally.

Ruddy Duck!

Got Gophers on your lawn or paddocks?

Gophers can:
• Disfigure and diminish the aesthetics of lawns, golf courses, and other managed areas.
• Cause economic loss by consuming roots, bulbs, and aboveground portions of plants.
• Girdle the bark on trunks of saplings; clip off the stems of seedling trees and shrubs.
• Lead to equipment damage when plows and mowers encounter mounds in fields and lawns.
• Tear through and impair underground utility lines.
Unfortunately the problem wont go away by itself as they are prolific breeders. But acting sooner than later can mitigate the damage!

Nature at its best!

It is that time of year again when the trees change colour and drop their leaves. The temperatures dip and critters start looking for a warm place to over winter.
Don't let birds, squirrels and other critters take up residence in your home, farm or buildings. Moving them on now will ensure they find another more natural place before it gets to cold.

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With the leaves turning brown and falling off the trees pigeons are looking for a winter roosting spots. When they find a suitable spot they bring with them more pigeons.

Your home, barn and outbuildings look like a good place to set up home over winter. This brings with it a lot of pigeon droppings and damage to buildings.

We can help remove pigeons on your farm or acreage.

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